The Big Bang Theory has been a fan-favorite show for many years. But when it came to its concept of some really smart jokes, it might become a bit too much for normal people to understand. While this was done to ensure authenticity, creator Chuck Lorre was adamant about keeping the show as real as it is in the world. So much so that he even hired a professional to bring a level of scientific accuracy to the show.
As many viewers have seen, the characters use some of the most complex questions on their whiteboards. But to the surprise of many, they aren’t just random scribbles, but actual, real equations.
Chuck Lorre hired a UCLA astrophysicist to bring more realism to the show
The Big Bang Theory thoroughly entertained viewers for 12 long seasons, with each better than the last. While it had to end, all thanks to Jim Parsons, there’s no denying just how much fun fans have watching it. With its sitcom format, it brought a unique premise out in the open with rather smart jokes filled with scientific jabs.
While many of these would be hard for a normal person to understand, Chuck Lorre actually went above and beyond to get the accuracy correct.
He actually hired UCLA astrophysicist David Saltzberg, and his role was to fact-check scripts. Not only this but he was also supposed to verify scientific references and even provide authentic questions for the whiteboards seen in nearly every episode of the show.
So, this meant that whenever the gang discussed quantum mechanics, string theory, or astrophysics, the information that was presented was deeply rooted in actual science. Co-creator Bill Prady also detailed the same, as reported by Deseret News, stating, “We worked hard to get all the science right.” He also emphasized how the team wanted to maintain the utmost credibility while keeping the comedic elements.
This attention to detail extended to even the most niche scientific jokes, such as a parody of the Born-Oppenheimer Approximation, which also made Saltzberg laugh and was a clear example of the show’s accuracy. It was this attention to detail that has ensured that the show is still very popular among the masses even after it ended in 2019.
Jim Parsons had a unique way of learning his lines in The Big Bang Theory
Playing a science prodigy, and that too for 12 seasons, was not an easy feat, but actor Jim Parsons took this challenge in full stride. While Sheldon Cooper’s highly technical monologues became the heart of the show, behind the scenes, the actor had a meticulous method to memorize them.
According to Lorre, via The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series as reported by Slash Film, the actor never arrived on set unprepared. Parsons didn’t just read through his lines, but he deeply studied them, which made his performance seem so real.
The actor also admitted that he found joy in the process of learning his lines. He used to repeat them continuously, over and over at home, which, after a while, became a part of his daily routine. Parsons would also go around rehearsing between takes, as he was determined to nail each and every word.
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